Diane White - Councillor for Kingston upon Thames (St. Mark's and Seething Wells Ward)

Councillor Diane White

Liberal Democrat St. Mark's and Seething Wells Ward Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (including Education) and Co-Chair - People Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

54 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Member

Annual Council, Council - Thursday 21 May 2026 7:30 pm

May 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Blue Badge Appeals Panel Member

Blue Badge Appeals Panel - Friday 20 March 2026 9:45 am, NEW

The Blue Badge Appeals Panel is scheduled to convene to review the procedural aspects of three separate Blue Badge application refusals. The panel will focus solely on whether the correct procedures were followed during the initial assessment and Stage 1 internal review, and will not reassess medical eligibility.

March 20, 2026, 9:45 am
Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee Member

Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 17 March 2026 7:30 pm

The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026, with a key focus on addressing parking and traffic management issues in Verona Drive and Ewell Road. The committee will also consider proposals for community grants.

March 17, 2026, 7:30 pm
People Committee Co-Chair

People Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7:30 pm

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March 10, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 8:00 pm

The Kingston upon Thames Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the financial strategy and detailed budget for the upcoming years. Key items on the agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030 and the detailed budget for 2026/27, alongside the Capital Strategy and Treasury Strategy. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Statement of Licensing Policy, a determination of a complaint against Councillor Kamala Kugan, and a review of political proportionality on Council bodies.

February 26, 2026, 8:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Community Grants Programme

From: Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee - Tuesday 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to approve the allocation of Councillor Ward Funding for a mural at Berrylands Station (£6,192), a viewing point in Fishponds Park (£4,500), a Broad Oaks Spring Clean event (£1,500), and a planter on Alexandra Drive (£4,322).

Recommendations Approved

Independent Review of Children's and Young People's Mental Health services

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

...to note the findings and recommendations from the independent review of children’s and young people’s mental health services and to defer the item to the next meeting for Integrated Care Board representatives to answer questions.

Recommendations approved

Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

... to note the outcome, findings, and recommendations from the Ofsted inspection of Local Authority Children's Services.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

...to recommend to the Corporate and Resources Committee and Full Council the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2028/29 and Detailed Budget 2025/26, encompassing various general fund proposals and school budget allocations for services including children's services, adult social care, public health, and education.

Admission Arrangements for Community Schools 2026/27

From: People Committee - Wednesday 5 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve the proposed community school admission arrangements for the 2026-2027 school year as detailed in Annex 1 of the report.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 92